Rediscovering the Undiscovered: James Morrison

By: Erich Wieland

Topics: brit pop, james morrison, Music

Posted by erichland Monday, September 14, 2009 - 05:02
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James Morrison is an awarded singer and songwriter from Warwickshire. His very first single “You Give Me Something” became a hit in different countries. Its video has both a UK and US version. The succeeding tracks from his Undiscovered album were noted to be “all good” and thus, the album name opposes its status in the worldwide charts.

Morrison's lyrics is more on frustrated romance and loneliness. His songs do not give essay like narrations and stories. His music is more focused on poetry. “You Give Me Something” talks more about a fading relationship. His second single “Wonderful World” rejects the notion of the song title per se.

Morrison's husky voice serves as one of his major signatures. He also plays the guitar, and performs acoustic versions of his songs during gigs.

His present album, Songs for You, Truths for Me was released in September 2008. Like Undiscovered, critics say this album contains only good songs.

Here is a list of Morrison's singles:

You Give Me Something - 2006
Wonderful World - 2006
The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore - 2006
Undiscovered - 2007
One Last Chance - 2007
You Make It Real - 2008
Nothing Ever Hurt Like You - 2008
Broken Strings - 2008
Please Don't Stop The Rain - 2009

Source: Wikipedia.com - James Morrison Discography

James Morrison Official Website

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Erich Jane Wieland is a graduate of a music conservatory based in Texas. Currently, Wieland is working with her band through songwriting and playing the piano. Wieland claims to have been influenced by bands like The Cardigans, The Cranberries and No Doubt. When she is home, she likes to play classical music and discover underrated artists.

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